Answer:
(a) is true
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
See attachment for box plots
Required
Which of the options is true?
Option A compares the IQR of both plots.
IQR is calculated using:
[tex]IQR = Q_3 - Q_1[/tex]
Where
[tex]Q_1 \to[/tex] Lower quartile
[tex]Q_2 \to[/tex] Upper quartile
From the attached plots, we have:
Republican
[tex]Q_1 = 170.5[/tex]
[tex]Q_3 = 356[/tex]
So:
[tex]IQR = 356 - 170.5[/tex]
[tex]IQR = 185.5[/tex]
Democratic
[tex]Q_1 = 181[/tex]
[tex]Q_3 = 367.5[/tex]
So:
[tex]IQR = 367.5 - 181[/tex]
[tex]IQR = 186.5[/tex]
We have:
[tex]IQR = 185.5[/tex] --- Republican
[tex]IQR = 186.5[/tex] --- Democratic
Hence, (a) is true
